SAFEGUARDING OVERVIEW
The Russett School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our pupils and young people in the academy. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
We believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any such problems.
We recognise our legal duty, under s175 Education Act 2002 and the 1989 Children Act, and we take seriously our responsibilities to protect and safeguard the interests of all pupils. Safeguarding is our highest priority and we take all reasonable steps to ensure children are protected from harm. Effective child protection work requires sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and a team that is competent and confident in responding to child protection situations.
Our Safeguarding Policy reflects current legislation, accepted best practice and complies with the government guidance. Please see our policies section our current policy.
For further information about safeguarding or to report a concern, please contact any member of the safeguarding team below;
The safeguarding team can be contacted via the academy telephone number: (01606) 853005 or via email: admin@russett.cheshire.sch.uk
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FURTHER INFORMATION
to Report a concern out of school
If you are a member of the public and have concerns about a childs welfare, or feel that they may be being abused or neglected, please call the Integrated Access and Referral Team (iART) or the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) for help and advice. Alternatively you can call the police.
Telephone: i-ART - 0300 123 7047
The team can be contacted 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.30pm on Friday.
If you have an urgent concern outside these hours, or over a bank holiday, please call the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours) on 01244 977277*.
Alternatively call Cheshire Police: 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.
Please note, if you are a professional sharing a concern the iART criteria has been reviewed as of 2 October 2018 - see below for advice and guidance.
Please do not send a referral without first discussing the referral with the Integrated Access and Referral Team (i-ART).
Integrated access and referral team (iART)
- Email: i-ART@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
- Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8.30am until 5pm
- Friday: 8.30am until 4.30pm
- Telephone: 0300 123 7047